Senior Engineering Consultant – Ground Investigation Team

​; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A Geo-Environmental Consultancy in Northampton is seeking a Senior Engineering Consultant for their Ground Investigation Team. The role involves leading projects, mentoring team members, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, at least 5 years of industry experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £48,000, alongside benefits including health insurance and paid travel expenses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Paid travel and expenses

Mentoring programme for progression to chartership

Paid professional membership

Use of company vehicles

Company profit sharing scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant industry background.
• Good understanding of land contamination risk assessment.
• Good understanding of geotechnical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team to deliver high quality ground investigations.
• Mentor, develop and train your team.
• Review project work and write quotes.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Management skills

Education

Relevant degree

Relevant chartership or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Excellent opportunity at a medium-sized Geo-Environmental Consultancy who have an opening for Senior Engineering Consultant – Ground Investigation Team, based out of their Northampton office.

Our client specialise in ground related risk management and building fabric investigation. Their wide range of services include expert consultancy on geotechnical and geo-environmental projects, support with soil waste management and building fabric matters.

They are looking for a driven, Senior Engineering Consultant to support the Ground Investigation team in Northampton. Some travel will be required to accommodate client meetings, training and business development. As a guide, it is envisaged at least 80% of the role will be office-based.

The Ground Investigation teams are multidisciplinary, covering factual reporting, contaminated land risk assessments and geotechnical appraisal, so a good basis in these topics as well as experience in managing people and demonstratable leadership skills is essential.

As a consultant, you will joining an experienced team where Continued Professional Development, training, and mentoring are integral to their work. As well as training others, they actively encourage CPD, and you will be supported to work towards relevant charterships or accreditations to support your areas of interest and specialities as they develop.

Responsibilities

• Leading a project team to deliver high quality ground investigations, providing innovative and sustainable solutions to all aspects of geoenvironmental and geotechnical consultancy
• Responsible for mentoring, developing and training your team
• Reviewing project work and writing quotes
• Assisting the GI Director by actively engaging in business development, enhancing client relationships and expanding the existing client base

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years relevant industry background
• A relevant degree
• Relevant chartership or working towards it
• A good understanding of land contamination risk assessment
• A good understanding of geotechnical analysis
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Problem solving ability
• Motivational skills
• Demonstratable management, leadership and mentoring skills
• Full driving licence

On offer

• Salary £40,000 – £48,000
• 25 days annual leave (full time employment entitlement) plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Paid travel and expenses
• Mentoring programme for progression to chartership
• Paid professional membership of a chartership body.
• Use of company vehicles for site visits
• Company profit sharing scheme

To apply for the position of Senior Engineering Consultant – Ground Investigation Team, please submit your current CV.

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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